Part VI · The Governor
Article 162 Extent of executive power of State.
In force
This article defines the reach of a State's executive power. It extends to matters on which the state legislature can make laws. In matters where both the State and the Union can legislate, the State's power is subject to the Union's. The article draws the outer line of state administration.
- Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive power of a State shall extend to the matters with respect to which the Legislature of the State has power to make laws: Provided that in any matter with respect to which the Legislature of a State and Parliament have power to make laws, the executive power of the State shall be subject to, and limited by, the executive power expressly conferred by this Constitution or by any law made by Parliament upon the Union or authorities thereof.
What it means
Plain words summary of the article above. Not legal advice.
This article defines the reach of a State's executive power. It extends to matters on which the state legislature can make laws. In matters where both the State and the Union can legislate, the State's power is subject to the Union's. The article draws the outer line of state administration.